Dora Lee Wright
1935 - 2022
Dora Lee went to be with the Lord on Nov 28, 2022, at the age of 87. She was born Aug 29,1935 to the late Rufus E Smith and Stella F Smith.
She was preceded in death by her brother Daniel Smith, bother Dewey Smith, brother Dallas Smith, sister Dorothy Blackman and very special grandson Brandon Lee Wright.
She is survived by her daughter Cathie Jarvis (Larry), daughter Bonnie Hill (Rusty), son Berlie Howard (Joann), daughter Lorrie Howard, daughter Shelia Hayes (Tony), adopted son Winford Wilhite, 13 grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other family and friends.
Dora was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She loved her family, the Lord, and would talk to anyone that she met. She spent her life taking care of others for many years working inside the home taking care of children. When the time came to work outside the home, she worked at Knollwood Hall as a CNA until her retirement. Dora Lee had a timeless heart and helped others no matter who they were. She loved spending time with family and friends sitting around on the porch talking and she loved the ocean whether it was vacation or just to get a cup of coffee. Her greatest joy was raising her grandson Brandon Lee who she is reunited with for eternity.
A graveside service celebrating her life will be held Saturday December 10,2022 at 2pm at Woodland Cemetery, Winston-Salem, NC.
Love you so much. And I will miss you tremendously. I know you will always have my back.
You will be missed. You always had a smile when we saw you even when you weren’t feeling well. Rest in Peace Aunt Dora Lee and we know you are in Heaven with your Parents and siblings.
Although you will be missed I am glad that you are where you will no longer hurt. Rest peacefully and know that you are loved!!
Prayers to star,Bonnie and family
I remember coming over to your house with Bonnie and Rusty and we just sat outside on the porch and talked for hours. You always made me feel welcome. You will be missed and you are so loved. Rest in peace now, You are no longer in pain. Sending prayers to the family,
Rest in peace sweet angel you’re in the best place possible, you’re now with Brandon , we’ll all be together again , I’ve been praying to you everyday and I know you’re listening and watching over all of us ❤️
I love you so much Mama and I’m going to miss you terribly. I hope your Dancing in the Sky and singing in the angel choir. I will think of you every time I hear this song I love you and I’m so glad that you’re not hurting anymore
Momma I’m going to miss my talks with you hearing your voice…i know you are no longer suffering and your with Brandon.and all your brothers and Dot…I will still talk to you even though your in Heaven .I will see you again..I 💕 love you Momma